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International law and new wars /

Chinkin, C. M.,

International law and new wars / Christine Chinkin, Mary Kaldor. - xviii, 592 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction
Sovereignty and the authority to use force
The relevance of international law
Self-defence as a justification for war : the geo-political and war on terror models
The humanitarian model for recourse to force
How force is used – Weapons
'Post-conflict' and governance
The liberal peace : peacemaking, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding
Justice and accountability
Second generation human security
What does human security require of international law?

ISBN: 9781107171213 (hardback) 9781316622094 (paperback)

LCCN: 2016035546

Subjects--Topical Terms:
War (International law)
Jurisdiction (International law)
Self-defense (International law)
Humanitarian law.
Reconciliation.
Peace-building.
Security, International.
LAW / International.

LC Class. No.: KZ6385 / .C447 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 341.6 CHI